Resources
View the list of community resources below, organized by category or download the NKHS Community Resource Guide.
NKHS Community Resource Guide
Basic Needs Resources
3SquaresVT
(800) 479-6151 or (800) 642-5119 (Age 60+)
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Commodity Supplemental Food Program (60+)
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Meals on Wheels (60+), NEKCOA
481 Summer St #101, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(800) 642‐5119
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NEK Food Access Directory
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Northeast Kingdom Community Action (NEKCA)
Access food and clothing, housing assistance (not emergency housing)
• St. Johnsbury Outreach: 1197 Main Street, 3rd floor, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
• Newport Outreach: 70 Main Street, Newport, VT 05855
• Island Pond Food Outreach: 49 Mill St, Island Pond, VT 05846
(855) 663-5224
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Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging (NEKCOA)
Deliver quality programs and services to older adults, people with disabilities, and family
caregivers, including food and heating assistance, wellness programs and transportation.
St. Johnsbury, Newport, Island Pond and Hardwick locations
481 Summer St #101, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(800) 642‐5119
Email: info@NEKCouncil.org
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Orleans Federated Church
24 School St, Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754‐6486
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Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church Food Pantry
44 2nd Street, Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334‐7365
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Vermont Foodbank – lists additional food shelves
33 Parker Road, Barre, VT 05641
(800) 585-2265
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Vermont 2‐1‐1 Resource Directory
Connect to essential resources including housing, food assistance, healthcare and crisis support.
Free access to personal assistance by telephone by dialing 211, by text, and through an online,
searchable database of services.
Dial: 2-1-1
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WIC (for parents with children up to age 5)
(800) 464‐4343
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Department for Children and Families (DCF): Economic Services Division
For emergency housing assistance.
67 Eastern Ave., Suite 7, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(800) 479-6151
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Memphremagog Rentals
Rentals in Derby, Derby Line, Lyndonville, Newport, North Troy and Orleans.
89 Third St. Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334‐2262 or (802) 334‐8480
(866) 334-2262 (toll free)
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NETO
Free weatherization services for homeowners and for rental unit owners and tenants.
• Derby: (802) 334‐7378
• St. Johnsbury: (802) 748‐8935
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Northeast Kingdom Community Action (NEKCA)
Housing assistance (not emergency housing)
• St. Johnsbury Outreach: 1197 Main Street, 3rd floor, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
• Newport Outreach: 70 Main Street, Newport, VT 05855
• Island Pond Food Outreach: 49 Mill St, Island Pond, VT 05846
(855) 663-5224
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Rural Edge
(802) 535‐3555
1222 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
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Rural Edge Home Repair Program (income‐eligible homeowners)
NEK Home Repair Program
Vermont State Housing Authority (VSHA)
One Prospect Street Montpelier, Vermont 05602
Voice: (802) 828‐3295 or Message Line: (800) 820‐5119
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Vermont 2‐1‐1 Resource Directory
Connect to essential resources including housing, food assistance, healthcare and crisis support.
Free access personal assistance by telephone by dialing 211, by text, and through an online,
searchable database of services.
Dial: 2-1-1
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Department for Children and Families (DCF) - Seasonal Fuel Assistance
(800) 479‐6151
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Joshua House - Sometimes assists with emergency utility payments
(802) 323-3848
Northeast Kingdom Community Action (NEKCA) - Emergency Utility Assistance
Crisis fuel is offered to households that meet income requirements to assist with fuel and utility
costs. Case managers work with families and directly with the fuel and utility vendors. This
program runs from the last week in November until mid-April.
• St. Johnsbury Outreach: 1197 Main Street, 3rd floor, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
• Newport Outreach: 70 Main Street, Newport, VT 05855
• Island Pond Food Outreach: 49 Mill St, Island Pond, VT 05846
(855) 663-5224
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Children and Family Resources
They are dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need. We’ve become the leading independent nonprofit in children’s mental health by providing gold-standard evidence-based care, delivering educational resources to millions of families each year, training educators in underserved communities and developing tomorrow’s breakthrough treatments.
Culture Reframe is helping kids build resilience and resistance to hypersexualized media and pornography.
67 Eastern Ave., Suite 7, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(800) 479-6151
Child Care Financial Assistance
The NCTSN's mission is to raise the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families and communities throughout the United States.
(919) 682-1552
Head Start, Youth Advocacy, Children’s Integrated Services and Family Resource Centers
• St. Johnsbury Outreach: 1197 Main Street, 3rd floor, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
• Newport Outreach: 70 Main Street, Newport, VT 05855
• Island Pond Food Outreach: 49 Mill St, Island Pond, VT 05846
(855) 663-5224
ScreenStrong successfully helps parents around the world prevent and reverse their children’s dependence on addictive screens. We help parents understand the science and identify solutions that address the problem at its core so they are empowered to delay smartphones and social media, and replace video games with healthy hobbies.
Crisis services, emergency shelter, community education, and access to early childcare for those affected by domestic and sexual violence and stalking. Diaper bank location.
• 1330 Main Street, St. Johnsbury VT 05819, (802) 748-5880
• 79 Coventry St., Newport, VT 05855, (802) 209-2058
24-hour Helpline: (800) 799-7233
Community Resources
Community College of Vermont
• Newport: 100 Main Street, Suite 150, Newport, VT 05855, (802) 334-3387
• St. Johnsbury: 1302 Main Street, Suite 101, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819, (802) 748-6673
(800) 228-6686
North Country Career Center
209 Veterans Ave., Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334‐5469
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Northeast Kingdom Learning Services (NEKLS)
Provide adult education and literacy services, K-12 tutorials in Orleans, Essex, and Caledonia
Counties, and childcare services in Orleans County
• Canaan and Island Pond: (802) 723-1134
• Newport: (802) 334‐2839
• St. Johnsbury: (802) 748‐5624
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Post‐Secondary Education (PSE) – for Reach Up Participants
(800) 479-6151
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Vermont Agency of Education
Career and Technical Education Courses for Adults, Adult Diploma Program & GED Program
1 National Life Drive, Davis 5, Montpelier, VT 05620-2501
(802) 828-1130
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Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
(800) 642‐3177
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Department of Labor
Assistance finding a local job center
• Newport: 100 Main Street, Suite 210, Newport, Vermont 05855, (802) 334‐6545
• St. Johnsbury: Main Street, Suite 1, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819, (802) 748‐3177
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HireAbility
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Assistance
• Newport: 100 Main Street, Suite 120, Newport, Vermont 05855, (802) 334-6794
• St. Johnsbury: 1016 US Route 5, Suite 4, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819, (802) 748-8716
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Vermont JobLink
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Vermont Cares
1091 Hospital Drive, Suite 1 St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748‐9061 or (802) 448-4898
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Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living (DAIL)
(802) 241-2401
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Vermont Center for Independent Living
(802) 229-0501
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Department for Children and Families (DCF): Economic Services Division
67 Eastern Ave., Suite 7, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(800) 479-6151
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Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging (NEKCOA)
Deliver quality programs and services to older adults, people with disabilities, and family
caregivers, including food and heating assistance, wellness programs and transportation.
St. Johnsbury, Newport, Island Pond and Hardwick locations
481 Summer St #101, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(800) 642‐5119
Email: info@NEKCouncil.org
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NVRH Community Connections
1315 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
(802) 748-8141
https://nvrh.org/community
Help completing forms and applications for services.
Community Restorative Justice Center
576 Railroad Street, Suite 2 St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748‐2977
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North Country Hospital (NCH)
• Hospital: 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855, (802) 334-7331
• Primary Care: 186 Medical Village Dr, Newport, VT 05855, (802) 334-3520
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Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH)
1315 Hospital Drive. St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
(802) 748-8141
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Northern Counties Health Care (NCHC)
• Danville Health Center: 26 Cedar Lane, Danville, VT 05828, (802) 684-2275
• Hardwick Health Center: 4 Slapp Hill, Hardwick, VT 05843, (802) 472-3300
• Island Pond Health & Dental Center: 82 Maple Street, Island Pond, VT 05846, (802) 723-4300
• Northern Express Care:
o Newport: 137 Main Street, Newport, VT 05855, (802) 995-2412
o St. Johnsbury: 457 Railroad Street, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819, (802) 633-6351
• St. Johnsbury Community Health Center: 185 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819,
(802) 748-5041
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NVRH Community Connections
1315 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
(802) 748-8141
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Help completing forms and applications for services.
University of Vermont Medical Center (UVM)
111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401
(802) 847‐0000
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Vermont Ethics Network
Advance Directives
(802) 828-2909
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Vermont 2‐1‐1 Resource Directory
Connect to essential resources including housing, food assistance, healthcare and crisis support.
Free access personal assistance by telephone by dialing 211, by text, and through an online,
searchable database of services.
Dial: 2-1-1
Visit their website
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs
of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives the skills need to reach out
and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or
substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.
Kingdom United Resilience & Recovery Effort (kuRRve)
Mental Health Resource for flood recovery in the Northeast Kingdom.
PO Box 27, Barton, VT 05822
(802) 624-0905
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Vermont Agency of Human Services
280 State Drive, Center Building, Waterbury, VT, 05676
(802) 241-0440
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Vermont Department of Mental Health
280 State Drive, NOB 2 North Waterbury, VT 05671‐2010
(802) 241‐0090
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Commissioner Emily Hawes
Vermont 2‐1‐1 Resource Directory
Connect to essential resources including housing, food assistance, healthcare and crisis support.
Free access personal assistance by telephone by dialing 211, by text, and through an online,
searchable database of services.
Dial: 2-1-1
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AWARE Domestic and Sexual Violence Services
Covers Hardwick, Craftsbury, Greensboro area
Confidential 24/7 Hotline: (802)472‐6463
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Gun Safe VT
Provides education as well as resources for firearm storage and gun locks.
Derby: 5578 US Route 5, Derby, VT 05855
Guildhall: 91 Courthouse Dr., Guildhall, VT 05905
Lunenburg: 4 East Main St., Lunenburg, VT 05906, (802) 224-6274
Lyndonville: 14 Depot St., Lyndonville, VT 05851
Newport: 202 Main St., Newport, VT 05855
St. Johnsbury: 970 Memorial Dr., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
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Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging (NEKCOA)
Deliver quality programs and services to older adults, people with disabilities, and family
caregivers, including food and heating assistance, wellness programs and transportation.
St. Johnsbury, Newport, Island Pond and Hardwick locations
481 Summer St #101, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(800) 642‐5119
Email: info@NEKCouncil.org
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Orleans County Child Advocacy Center - Special Investigations Unit
(802) 334‐6002
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The Spark Violence Prevention Warmline
Confidential and Anonymous - 100% Disconnected from the Criminal Justice System and Law
Enforcement.
(802) 613-0375
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State of Vermont Agency of Human Services
• Domestic Violence Helpline: (800) 228‐7395
• Sexual Violence Helpline: (800) 489‐7237
• Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: (866) 331‐9474
Umbrella
Offers crisis services, emergency shelter, community education, and access to early childcare for
those affected by domestic and sexual violence and stalking. Diaper bank location.
General: (802) 748‐1992
24-Hour Hotline
• Newport: (802) 334‐0148
• St. Johnsbury: (802) 748‐8645
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St. Johnsbury Community HUB
General: (802) 424‐1134
Juliet: (802) 535‐1985
Email: stjcommunityhub@gmail.com
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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
(802) 802-AAVT (2288)
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Journey to Recovery Community Center
212 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855
(802) 624‐4156
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Kingdom Recovery Center
297 Summer Street, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751‐8520
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Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs
of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives the skills need to reach out
and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or
substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.
Visit their website
Narcotics Anonymous
24hr Helpline: (800) 662-HELP
SaVida Health Newport
(802) 487‐0781
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Vermont AI‐Anon/Alateen
(866) 792-5266
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802 QUITS
Free and confidential. By phone, in person, online.
(800) 784‐8669
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NVRH Community Connections
1315 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
(802) 748-9405 ext. 1026
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Rural Community Transportation (RCT)
1677 Industrial Pkwy, Lyndonville, VT 05851
(802) 748‐8170
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Wheels for Warmth
Wheels for Warmth helps connect Vermonters with inspected winter tires for a fraction of the cost! Check the link below for details.
LGBTQ+ Resources
(802) 865-9677
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Suicide Prevention and Awareness
We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
Call 988
AFSP focuses on eliminating the loss of life from suicide by: delivering innovative prevention programs, educating the public, raising funds for suicide research and program and reaching out to those who have lost someone to suicide.
Counseling on Access to Lethal Means training helps learners feel prepared to have conversations abound safety.
C-SSRS teaches how to help someone in a mental health struggle.
The Facing Suicide VT initiative is working in many different areas to support suicide prevention.
GunSafe VT provides education as well as resources for firearm storage and gun locks.
Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.